RECREATION - Louisville Recreation & Senior Center

Senior Services / Resources
www.bouldercountyhelp.org (303) 441-1617
Includes information about food, housing, health issues
in-home care, and other useful information.
FINANCIAL Assistance
SENIOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM through the City
of Louisville. Louisville Senior Services, in partnership
with the Seniors of Louisville Advisory Board and Boulder
County Aging Services, offers a program which provides
financial assistance with:
• Xcel Energy bills
• Activity Scholarships
• Emergencies as deemed appropriate by
Senior Services staff.
Eligibility criteria is:
• Louisville resident (residing in home) for over
one year
• Minimum age of 60 at the time of application
• Annual household income of less than $25,000 -
individual and $30,000 – joint
For an application, call 303-335-4919 or visit
www.LouisvilleSeniorServices.com
City of Louisville Water Rebates available
through November 30. Income guidelines apply.
Boulder County Housing & Human
ServiceS offers a variety of programs, including Food
Assistance, Medicare Savings, Old Age Pension and Long
Term Nursing Care. All programs are based on income
eligibility and may include a review of assets. For
information and applications please contact Shaula Lee at
303-678-6336.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY BOULDER
COUNTY HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
303-441-1000
Old Age Pension Income & Medicaid:
Income under $699, assets below $2,000 (couple:
income $1,398, assets $3,000). Age 60+, CO resident.
Spouses qualify separately.
SSI Income & Medicaid: Income under $674,
assets below $2,000 (couple $1,348
assets below $3,000). Age 65+, blind, or disabled.
Food Assistance (Food Stamps): Age 60+ or
disable, gross income under $1,174
(couple $1,579). Asset limit temporarily waived.
Veteran’s Services: 303-441-3890. Assistance
with benefits, insurance, homecare, Widow’s benefits,
medical claims, and other concerns.
Medicare
Medicare Part D
Open Enrollment Counseling
Is your Medicare Drug or Health plan the best one for your
needs? During the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 enrollment period, you
may change plans or enroll in one for the first time. Call
303-666-7400 to schedule your individual appointment
with a Medicare counselor to review your current plan.
Appointments are available Mondays, October 29,
November 12, and November 19, from 9 am – 2 pm.
Medicare Basics Classes are offered monthly for
anyone wanting to learn about benefits, costs, and choices
under Medicare. Classes are conducted by Medicare
Counselors, and are brought to you free of charge by
Boulder County Aging Services Division. Boulder class
dates are Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6 from 2-4 pm
at 3482 N. Broadway, Sundquist Building. Registration
requested by calling 303-441-1546. Longmont class
dates are Sept. 17, Oct 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 17 from
10am-noon at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs
Peak Ave. Call 303-651-8411 to register. Louisville dates
are Sept. 13 and Dec. 13 from 10am-12pm. Call 303-666-
7400 to register.
NUTRITION
BROOKS CAFÉ (see page 56). Lunch is served at 12
noon at the Louisville Recreation/Senior Center. Free
Bread Wednesday mornings at 11 am, donated by Panera
Bread in Superior. This program is a partnership to provide
a portion of basic nutritional need for those in greatest
need. Limit one grocery bag per household. Bring your
own bag.
CARRY-OUT CARAVAN. A grocery & delivery service
for homebound seniors. Call Care Connect at 303-443-
1933.
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